Asked what he would have done differently in creating the Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, says in this video that the double slash, the "//" ...
The riots in Sweden last week are a manifestation of the socioeconomic disequilibrium pervading much of Europe, and the level of frustration that is beginning to boil over among European immigrants and youth.
I was lucky enough to spend an idyllic August exploring -- by foot, train, plane, and bikes (free in cities such as Helsinki with a deposit). But if you only have a week, there's still a trove of highlights that can be enjoyed.
Save the Children released its 14th annual State of the World's Mothers (SOTWM) report: 'Surviving the First Day.' This year's edition focuses on t...
After reading but just a few of the Carnegie Corporation Reports over the last several years, it is clear that almost everything about the current edu...
After reading but just a few of the Carnegie Corporation Reports over the last several years, it is clear that almost everything about the current edu...
When it comes to maintaining cordial cross-border relations, a good way to start is by not placing the president of your nearest neighbor on an official list of malefactors.
HELSINKI -- Fed up with the neighbors? Pipes burst in the kitchen? Or, you just want to get away from it all for a while? Hotel Finn in the heart of ...
While the networks focus on spreading the message of their corporate brand identity, content has become the only brand that matters. If the networks are unwilling to accept this, they will be smashed by a boulder of audience rebellion.
Clearly, what is unique about the Nordics is not just their cultural appeal, but also their successful 'nation branding' efforts underpinned by strong attention to both soft and hard power.
HELSINKI -- Finnish customs says it has intercepted a shipment of tank spare parts en route to Syria from Russia, suspecting it was in breach of a Eur...
All the books about the resiliency of a city's people pale compared to hiking the desolate mountains their ancestors crossed centuries before.
HELSINKI (AP) — Struggling Nokia Corp. is downsizing by more than 1,000 jobs, part of a wide-ranging plan to cut costs and streamline operations. ...
As a frequent blood donor and a proud member of the Gallon Club, which has nothing to do with my weekend beer consumption, I have often wondered if the people who get my blood suffer from terrible side effects like telling stupid jokes and growing a mustache.
If education is to fulfill its essential role in America as the great equalizer, big achievement gaps and opportunity gaps must close -- and all students must receive a world-class education that genuinely prepares them for colleges and careers in the 21st century.
Where are the most corrupt countries in the world? They span the globe, according to the newly-released Corruption Perception Index 2012 Scandinavi...
Need more proof that Angry Birds is a powerful brand? In Finland, Angry Birds soda, is outselling Coke and Pepsi, reports The Next Web. The soda is ma...
This piece comes to us courtesy of The Hechinger Report's Lessons From Abroad blog. As the United States focuses more on using tests as a means of ...
Though many don't realize it, "no man left behind" is much more than an expression. The U.S. military genuinely does all it can to recover soldiers from all conflicts, and for more than a decade, I've had the privilege of contributing to cases pertaining to WWI, WWII, Korea and Southeast Asia.
What would a healthy tension between vision and mission look like in an ideal second term when it comes to public education? I'd suggest three things.
HELSINKI — Security guards stopped a knife-wielding man on Monday from approaching Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen while he was campaignin...
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Struggling cellphone maker Nokia is seeking to sell its headquarters in Espoo, Finland as part of a drive to dispose of non-core ...
If all goes according to plan, Finland will become the first European country to stop using coal, with a goal to phase out the energy source by 2025. ...
At some point in your life, you've probably become so frustrated with your cell phone that you wanted to hurl it as far as you possibly could. Tha...
Americans may think of themselves as part of the most prosperous nation in the world, but that doesn't mean they're all worth more than their global c...
